Service Tax on handling of export cargo

Raju K. A (service) (89 Points)

22 January 2008  

We are engaged in services related to clearing & forwarding operation in respect of export/import cargo. We arrange for stuffing or export cargo, transportation  upto port, customs clearance, dealing with shipping lines & issue of house Bill of Lading. We are doing all these activities by sub-contracting the work to other service providers and the exporter re-imburse the expenses.  But we do not have CHA license.

1. I want to know whether Service Tax is payable or the above services

2. If payable, under what category.